Cellular Polymer Monoliths Made via Pickering High Internal Phase Emulsions

Abstract

Cellular polymer monoliths are prepared using water-in-oil Pickering emulsions stabilized with two different types of microgels to create high internal phase emulsion (HIPE) templates and subsequent radical polymerization of the continuous monomer phase. Individual cell walls are lined with particles, and the creation of different micro-environments amongst cells is demonstrated.